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DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira. |
| Day 2 |
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DAY 2. BUBIÓN – TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up along a bridle path to Haza del Cerezo, with views of the villages of the Poquiera valley where we can enjoy a magnificent panoramic vista of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lújar opposite us. We will go up through a pine wood to Hoya del Portillo for a picnic. After a brief rest we will continue along a track where there will be a chance for a gallop till we leave the wood. We will then take the Sulayr path to cross the Morazo and the Jabalí ravines. After a brief ascent, we reach the top of the Jabalí mountain, with stunning views of the Trevélez, and Guadalfeo valleys, and the Mediterranean See. On clear days you can also see the African coast. We will now go down into the Bina ravin and the village of Trevélez., famous for its hams. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Trevélez is considered the highest village in Spain at an altitude of 1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hour ride. |
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DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Riding down to Los Berchules by a track. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. On a clear day we will have the view of the Mediterranean sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. Arrival to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***. Four and a half hours riding |
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DAY 4. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. |
| Day 5 |
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DAY 5. CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira. |
| Day 6 |
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After breakfast, we say goodbye.
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